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Wroxeter sunset boating

Kelsey Bent August 6, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Local News, Rural, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

Nearly 30 boats set off to catch golden hour on the river in a variety of watercraft.

Junior Legionnaires host double header

Kelsey Bent July 30, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Legionnaires Junior Team hosted a double header on July 25 against the London Talons. The local boys struggled to round the bases, posting 3-2 and 15-5 losses.

Listowel Minor Soccer U8 team smiles at the end of its’ season

Kelsey Bent July 30, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

NEWRY - The Listowel Minor Soccer U8-2B team participated in the year-end tournament on July 24 and 25 after a fun-filled season. The team went 1-2-0 in the tournament, which was hosted at the soccer fields at Elma Township Public School.

Local run club hosts a Try-A-Triathlon event

Submitted July 30, 2026Sports

LISTOWEL - A group from the local Saturday Morning Runners run club organized and participated in a Try-A-Triathlon event at the Listowel Memorial Park on July 20. 

Elma Express U17 Girls compete in Mitchell Girls Fastball Invitational

Submitted July 30, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, News, Sports

MITCHELL – The Elma Express U17 Girls recently competed in the Mitchell Girls Fastball Invitational.

In Photos: Listowel Lightnings host July 25 swim meet

Kelsey Bent July 30, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL - The Listowel Lightning swim team hosted a meet on July 25 at the Listowel Memorial Pool.

Listowel Panthers compete at Scorpion Beach Tournament

Submitted July 23, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

EMERALD LAKE - The Listowel Panthers beach team recently competed at the Scorpion Beach Tournament at Emerald Lake on July 4 in the U15 division.

Figure skater recognized

Nicole Beswitherick July 23, 2026Local News, News, Sports, Walkerton Herald-Times

WALKERTON – Mayor Chris Peabody, right, presents Lauren Schneider of the Walkerton Figure Skating Club with a certificate of recognition, during the July 14 council meeting.

U13 Elma Avengers claim Ontario West Championship

Submitted July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

The U13 Elma Avengers took the top spot at the Ontario West Championship over the weekend thanks to accrodng to coach Ryan Buchanan, stringing together a powerful blend of pitching, speed, and timely hitting across five games that showcased the depth and determination of the young squad.

Local junior golfers set to compete in championship

Submitted July 16, 2026Listowel Banner, Local News, Rural, Sports

Approximately 600 top young golfers are competing in the Optimist International Junior Golf Championship at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida.

Weekly bocce ball in full swing – all welcome

Heather MacEwen July 16, 2026Arts & Entertainment, Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports

LISTOWEL – Bocce ball has been underway at Elwood Smith Lane in Listowel since May.  A group of…

Swim meet brings out talented youth to Gorrie

Denny Scott July 16, 2026Mildmay Town Crier, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Gorrie Gators hosted the Swamp Sprint Meet at the Howick Optimist Pool in Gorrie on July 11.

Junior Legionnaires take the win Friday night

Rachel Hammermueller July 9, 2026Listowel Banner, Rural, Sports

The Junior Legionnaires hosted the Kincardine Cardinals July 3 evening, taking the win with a final…

Huron Perth United U18 defeat London Dinamo F.C, advance to next round

Rachel Hammermueller July 9, 2026Contests, Listowel Banner, Local News, Sports, Wingham Advance Times

The Huron Perth United U18 team faced London Dinamo F.C. on July 4 in the Ontario Cup Quarter…

Inaugural MOSBL all-star game to be showcased in Listowel

Submitted July 9, 2026Listowel Banner, Sports

LISTOWEL – The Midwestern Ontario Senior Baseball League (MOSBL) will host its first-ever All-Star Game on July 11, bringing the region’s elite amateur baseball players to John Bell Diamond in Listowel.

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“Erie Belle” blows up off Kincardine

KINCARDINE - On Nov. 21, 1883 the “Erie Belle” was destroyed in a boiler explosion two miles south of Kincardine.

McGugan briefs Huron County Council on amalgamation pitfalls

GODERICH – “The bottom line is that we expect this amalgamation to be more costly for the…

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North Perth Creative Canvases second annual Juried Art Show and Sale returns

LISTOWEL – The North Perth Creative Canvases (NPCC) have been meeting weekly on each Wednesday…

Listowel Curling Club season kick-off at Parkview Legion Hall

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital…

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South Bruce candidates answer questions

Candidates for the upcoming South Bruce municipal election answer questions from Midwestern Newspapers

Summer support helps Bluewater students return to school

CHESLEY – More than 2,000 Bluewater students received summer support to make the transition back to school easier, with mental health and special education staff helping prepare them for September. 

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Listowel raises funds in 25th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon

LISTOWEL – On Oct. 17, the CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon took to the airwaves with a mission…

Gieruszak questions the means to measure community investment

To the Editor, In municipal assets, like services, the product is often framed as programs, memberships, facilities, usage, or participation. 

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Fabhaus and Fare Inc. a gallery and bakeshop built to champion emerging artists

“If you’re coming here, I want you to be able to see something you can’t see anywhere else.”

25th annual CKNX Health Care Heroes Radiothon inspires giving

At the end of the seven-hour broadcast, $501,039 was raised towards vital health care projects for hospitals in participating communities, including Chesley, Mount Forest, Palmerston, Wingham, Walkerton, Listowel, Clinton, Hanover and Seaforth.

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Editorial

The price of staying alive

I was six years old when I got my first insulin pump – a year after I was diagnosed with Type 1…

Still reaching for that flag

Unlike minor hockey, when it comes to international economics, when you’ve got them on the ropes, you have to keep hitting. And Prime Minister Mark Carney seems intent on doing that. 

Learning from Ignatieff, Pierre’s son, ‘Titanic’

“If this is the direction the rats are going, that’s good enough for me.”

Columnists

North Perth Creative Canvases second annual Juried Art Show and Sale returns

By Heather MacEwen

LISTOWEL – The North Perth Creative Canvases (NPCC) have been meeting weekly on each Wednesday…

Listowel Curling Club season kick-off at Parkview Legion Hall

By Heather MacEwen

To access this post, you must purchase Digital Subscription - Monthly or Digital Subscription -…

Fabhaus and Fare Inc. a gallery and bakeshop built to champion emerging artists

By Rachel Hammermueller

“If you’re coming here, I want you to be able to see something you can’t see anywhere else.”

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